Gregg Karukas is a smooth jazz keyboardist and pianist, originally from the Washington, D.C.-Maryland area. He experimented with keyboards as a child, but it was not until his teens that he pursued music professionally. Gradually, he developed a melodic and soulful style of music that made him a mainstay on smooth jazz and radio circuit.[citation needed] Karukas strives to write music that evokes strong emotions. His best-known singles, "Girl in the Red Dress" and "Nightshift", reflect a funky, smooth jazz...